O'Connor injury opens opportunity for youngsters
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss is tossing up blooding a teenage debutant at No.10 for the Super Rugby Pacific opener as he grapples with the loss of an injured James O'Connor. Kiss said veteran playmaker...
Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lynagh's English accent is fading and in its place is a new-found mongrel he knows he'll need as the race to wear the Queensland Reds' No.10 intensifies. The son of Wallabies great Michael is in his...
Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have confirmed their 41-man Super Rugby Pacific squad for the 2024 season. In what is Les Kiss’ first playing squad in charge at Ballymore, 14 players with international experience...
Lonergan to captain Australia A against Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia A coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed a strong line-up to face Portugal in Stade Jules-Ladoumègue in Massy. Brumbies scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will lead the side, joined by experienced...
O'Connor Recommits to Queensland With Coaching In Mind
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJames O'Connor will step up his transition into coaching after signing a contract extension with the Queensland Reds that should also see him win a role on the staff of the Junior Wallabies. The 64-Test...
Eddie Jones after a flank to play wing as he names his Wallaby squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurions Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain the Wallabies in 2023 after head coach Eddie Jones unveiled a 34-man squad for the eToro Rugby Championship. 31-year-old Hooper holds the...
Chiefs Primed for Knockout Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFueled by memories of past playoff opportunities missed and, most recently, their loss to the Reds in New Plymouth, the Chiefs are well prepared for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Hamilton. Coach...
Team Announcement: Moana Pasifika vs Queensland Reds
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have confirmed their matchday-23 for this Friday night’s historic Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 clash against Moana Pasifika in Samoa. Head coach Brad Thorn has made...
Brumbies beat Red, continue Super Rugby undefeated run
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have continued their unblemished start to the Super Rugby Pacific season with a 23-17 win against the Queensland Reds. They looked in cruise control in skipping to a 13-0 lead after...
Last time they faced off: Wales 29-28 Australia: Priestland kick denies Wallabies at the death
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp penalty from Rhys Priestland denied 14-man Australia a memorable comeback against Wales at the Principality Stadium on 20 Novemebr 2021. Smarting from a 32-15 defeat to England, the...
